wan nian qing

万年青·Radix et Rhizoma Rohdeae Japonicae

rohdea japonica roth

Slightly toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About wan nian qing

Wan Nian Qing (万年青) is the root and rhizome of rohdea, recorded as Radix et Rhizoma Rohdeae Japonicae. It is slightly bitter and slightly sweet in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Lung channel alone. Its Chinese name reads as ten thousand years green.

Names

Pinyinwan nian qing
Chinese万年青
Latin NameRadix et Rhizoma Rohdeae Japonicae
English Namerohdea japonica roth·rohdeae rhizome·rohdeae rhizome; rohdea japonica roth

Classification

Channels
Lung
Flavour
Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet
Temperature
Cold

Actions and indications

Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, strengthens the Heart and promotes urination

  • Sore, swollen throat
  • Sores and boils
  • Edema and abdominal distension
  • Vomiting blood
  • Snake and insect bites
  • Heart failure
  • Uterine bleeding, heavy or persistent
  • Diphtheria

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any3-9 g————

Cautions

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